GAZ-MM (72-K) - Revision history

U74396666: Minor updates

2023-11-20T16:06:02Z

Minor updates

U74396666: New Description Project - USSR Priority: GAZ-AAA (72-K)

2023-11-20T09:46:07Z

New Description Project - USSR Priority: GAZ-AAA (72-K)

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-29T17:14:15Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: /* Media */ Removed dead video

2023-01-11T10:40:05Z

‎Media: Removed dead video

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-19T23:04:10Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U38088265: /* Mobility */ Updated

2022-09-17T14:46:35Z

‎Mobility: Updated

U44629479: Undo revision 134230 by U124853887 (talk)

2022-08-01T11:41:09Z

Undo revision 134230 by U124853887 (talk)

U124853887: Added a tactical suggestion against enemy amour

2022-08-01T11:32:33Z

Added a tactical suggestion against enemy amour

U38088265: Edits

2021-11-11T14:59:52Z

Edits

U44629479: /* Usage in battles */ Corrected typo

2021-11-11T14:52:41Z

‎Usage in battles: Corrected typo

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''GAZ-AAA (72-K)''' is the third variant of the GAZ-AAA-based self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle family. As more advanced enemy aircraft appear, a 25 mm 72-k autocannon is mounted on the GAZ-AAA truck to better protect ground units from enemy air raids.
+The '''GAZ-AAA (72-K)''' is the third variant of the GAZ-AAA-based self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. As more advanced enemy aircraft appear, a 25 mm 72-k autocannon is mounted on the GAZ-AAA truck to better protect ground units from enemy air raids.
 Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the GAZ-AAA (72-K) received significantly better armament than the previous two variants. While this vehicle has strong firepower against both air and ground units, its primary mission is to engage enemy aircraft. However, when used correctly, it has the potential to damage or even destroy enemy tanks from the sides. Players should still exercise caution, as the platform provides little overall protection for the crews.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (72-K gun mount on a GAZ-MM truck) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.
+The '''GAZ-AAA (72-K)''' is the third variant of the GAZ-AAA-based self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle family. As more advanced enemy aircraft appear, a 25 mm 72-k autocannon is mounted on the GAZ-AAA truck to better protect ground units from enemy air raids.
-The 72-K is an autocannon, bringing a better gun to the playing field. Granted, it is still mounted on an unarmoured truck chassis, and the gun shield will only protect from light machine gun rounds.
+Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the GAZ-AAA (72-K) received significantly better armament than the previous two variants. While this vehicle has strong firepower against both air and ground units, its primary mission is to engage enemy aircraft. However, when used correctly, it has the potential to damage or even destroy enemy tanks from the sides. Players should still exercise caution, as the platform provides little overall protection for the crews.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_gaz_mm_72k Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[Sd.Kfz. 6/2]]

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 * '''BR-132:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}} - These are best against lightly armoured tanks at close range and still do good damage to planes.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:72-K (25 mm)/Ammunition|FI-T*, AP-T}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|3rPzG7PQ_1E|'''Penetration + Rate of Fire : GAZ-MM (72-K)''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|Lip3RZnROig|'''72-K GAZ MM Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|3rPzG7PQ_1E|'''Penetration + Rate of Fire : GAZ-MM (72-K)''' - ''HowToPlay1337''}}
 == See also ==

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 To increase mobility in the second half of 1941, the 72-K anti-aircraft machine was installed on the chassis of the GAZ-MM. GAZ–MM is a truck with a maximum usable weight of 1.5 ton. It was produced at the end of the 1930s and at the first part of the 1940s by GAZ in the Soviet Union. It is a simplified version of the Ford Model AA's Soviet licence version. At the beginning of World War II, more than 150,000 were in use by the Red Army. Tests showed the success of the design and the gun mount so it was put into serial production, called the '''GAZ MM (72-K)'''. However, only 200 units were produced, as the manufacturer's factory, Kolomna Locomotive Works, was evacuated. Subsequently, the GAZ MM (72-K) was no longer produced.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 Before the Great Patriotic War began, the question of creating so-called anti-aircraft tanks was under consideration. Among projects in an early stage of development was an anti-aircraft tank with a turret-mounted 25 mm 72-K anti-aircraft gun placed on a T-50 light tank. Due to the beginning of the war, all work on this vehicle, dubbed the T-50-2, was halted.
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 The vehicle's advantages lay in its high mobility and ease of manufacturing. The SPAAG's disadvantages included insufficient manoeuvrability, particularly off-road, and its lack of armour plating or any kind of armour protection for the crew.
 == Media ==

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 The mobility of the GAZ-MM is not exactly the fastest but is not mediocre either. When used on roads, top speeds are really high and is able to reach speeds of 80 km/h. When off-road, the GAZ-MM will struggle, not much but speed will be drastically reduced compared to roads. Mud, water, sand, and snow are the worst enemies of tires, mainly for the traction for said environments. When in maps in which sand or snow are inevitable (Sands of Sinai for example) always stay on or close to a road.
-{{tankMobility|abMinHp=81|rbMinHp=50}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=71|rbMinHp=44}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 * [[wikipedia:GAZ–MM|[Wikipedia] GAZ–MM]]
 {{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}}
 [[Category:Wheeled ground vehicles]]

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	While you have a quick-firing weapon, do not waste your shots by saturating the enemy vehicle with fire. You must know where the vehicle's weak spots are (sides, rear, etc.) and target them accurately. Light tanks and open-topped tank destroyers are usually easier to take out since their protection is weaker.		While you have a quick-firing weapon, do not waste your shots by saturating the enemy vehicle with fire. You must know where the vehicle's weak spots are (sides, rear, etc.) and target them accurately. Light tanks and open-topped tank destroyers are usually easier to take out since their protection is weaker.
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−	~~Another tactic to taking on enemy armor is rushing to the side of them allowing you to fire sideways at their flank. This works best against Panzers.~~

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:32, 1 August 2022
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	While you have a quick-firing weapon, do not waste your shots by saturating the enemy vehicle with fire. You must know where the vehicle's weak spots are (sides, rear, etc.) and target them accurately. Light tanks and open-topped tank destroyers are usually easier to take out since their protection is weaker.		While you have a quick-firing weapon, do not waste your shots by saturating the enemy vehicle with fire. You must know where the vehicle's weak spots are (sides, rear, etc.) and target them accurately. Light tanks and open-topped tank destroyers are usually easier to take out since their protection is weaker.
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		+	Another tactic to taking on enemy armor is rushing to the side of them allowing you to fire sideways at their flank. This works best against Panzers.

	=== Pros and cons ===		=== Pros and cons ===

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (72-K gun mount on a GAZ-MM truck) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41.
-The 72-K is an autocannon, bringing a better gun to the playing field. Granted, it is still mounted on an unarmoured truck chassis, and the gun shield will only protect from light machine-gun rounds.
+The 72-K is an autocannon, bringing a better gun to the playing field. Granted, it is still mounted on an unarmoured truck chassis, and the gun shield will only protect from light machine gun rounds.
 The main purpose of this vehicle is to destroy enemy aircraft, mostly it is used to defend friendly tanks from air attack. However, if used correctly, it can damage or even destroy tanks. The fact that the gun has to elevate to fire forward means that one should never face an enemy head-on in this truck. Whilst a player can still shoot aircraft while aiming the turret forwards, against low-flying attackers the task will be more complicated. Whenever possible, one side of this vehicle should have cover - if no targets are to the right of the truck, for instance, it would be senseless to leave the right flank exposed for nothing.
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The armour of the GAZ-MM (as seen in prior models) is inexistent even for shrapnel. Thus, the commander should always avoid or shoot to kill whatever enemy he sees. Not only for the fact the main gun is able to destroy the SPAA in a single shot but also because even low calibre machine gun fire is able to destroy the vehicle, specially on the vehicle turret as it is open. All aircraft will be able to get easy kills with this if the commander is unaware of aircraft existence. Being an open vehicle with a few millimetres thick armour invites all enemy players to use machine guns to kill it.
+The armour of the GAZ-MM (as seen in prior models) is non-existent even for shrapnel. Thus, the commander should always avoid or shoot to kill whatever enemy he sees. Not only for the fact that any main gun is able to destroy the SPAA in a single shot but also because even low calibre machine gun fire is able to destroy the vehicle, specially on the vehicle turret as it is open. All aircraft will be able to get easy kills with this if the commander is unaware of aircraft existence. Being an open vehicle with a few millimetres thick armour invites all enemy players to use machine guns to kill it.
 '''Armour type:'''
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 {{main|72-K (25 mm)}}
-The GAZ-MM is armed with single shielded 25 mm autocannons, devastating for all armoured vehicles seen at the battle rating. The calibre and penetration is not the most fearful characteristic of this weapons, the fire rate is. At first sight this may not be seen as a threat but depending on the ammunition used, the GAZ-MM is able to either play anti-tank or anti-air role. The RPM helps not only in scaring enemy planes but also to redirect fire upon missed shots. A single hit to an aircraft with this weapons will be fatal, even with the AP belt.
+The GAZ-MM is armed with a single shielded 25 mm autocannon. The calibre and penetration is not the most fearful characteristic of this weapons, the fire rate is. At first sight this may not be seen as a threat but depending on the ammunition used, the GAZ-MM is able to either play anti-tank or anti-air role. The RPM helps not only in scaring enemy planes but also to redirect fire upon missed shots. A single hit to an aircraft with this weapon will be fatal, even with the AP belt.
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-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=ussr_gaz_mm_72k Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Videos
 {{Youtube-gallery|3rPzG7PQ_1E|'''Penetration + Rate of Fire : GAZ-MM (72-K)''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|Lip3RZnROig|'''72-K GAZ MM Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-While it is equipped with a 37 mm cannon, playing this vehicle in an anti-tank role should be situational only and not by design. It is a SPAA and should be used as such. With a sluggish mobility off-road and a paper-thin armour, it is recommended to always stay close to cover to protect the vehicle from enemy aircraft strafing runs. Only expose the truck's platform with the gun ideally when facing aircraft and engage them with OZR-132 belt. All belts contain tracers so be aware that once you fire, enemies will know your position. Wait until the enemy aircraft is close enough to engage (below 700 m) so that it has a reduced chance to evade fire. The most difficult part is leading the target to make a successful hit, as it depends on the plane's distance and speed. The tracer bullets are helpful for that purpose. Fire short bursts of 3 to 4 rounds and correct your aim based on the visual feedback.
+While it is equipped with a 25 mm cannon, playing this vehicle in an anti-tank role should be situational only and not by design. It is a SPAA and should be used as such. With a sluggish mobility off-road and a paper-thin armour, it is recommended to always stay close to cover to protect the vehicle from enemy aircraft strafing runs. Only expose the truck's platform with the gun ideally when facing aircraft and engage them with OZR-132 belt. All belts contain tracers so be aware that once you fire, enemies will know your position. Wait until the enemy aircraft is close enough to engage (below 700 m) so that it has a reduced chance to evade fire. The most difficult part is leading the target to make a successful hit, as it depends on the plane's distance and speed. The tracer bullets are helpful for that purpose. Fire short bursts of 3 to 4 rounds and correct your aim based on the visual feedback.
 You can carry some armour-piercing ammunition if you risk encountering enemy ground vehicles (packing 14 AP belts should be enough). When facing ground vehicles, retreating should be the preferred course of action since your whole crew can be knocked out even with a rifle-calibre machine gun. If you can't escape in time and are forced to engage, you can hinder the enemy's mobility by targeting its tracks or wheels. Shooting the cannon barrel or the breech can be a valid tactic but is more risky since this means they already have you in their sight.